Miss America 1947
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| Miss America 1947 | |
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| Date | September 6, 1947 |
| Venue | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| Entrants | 54 |
| Placements | 15 |
| Winner | Barbara Jo Walker Memphis |
Miss America 1947, the 21st Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 6, 1947.[1] Barbara Jo Walker was the last Miss America to be crowned in her swimsuit, as well as the last contestant to represent just a city, rather than her state.[2] Margaret Marshall, representing Canada, captured the swimsuit competition and placed third overall in the pageant.[3]
Results
| Final results | Contestant |
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| Miss America 1947 | |
| 1st runner-up |
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| 2nd runner-up |
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| 3rd runner-up |
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| 4th runner-up |
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| Top 15 |
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| Swimsuit Winner |
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| Talent Winner |
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References
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